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Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre is hosting a free research focus event to thank our valued participants who support our research activities. The forum will take place at La Trobe’s Melbourne campus in Bundoora.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been described as a once-in-a-generation reform which will benefit all Australians. The A$22 billion scheme is due to roll out progressively across most of the country from July of next year. Nearly 20,000 people already have individual plans in place within trial sites.

Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre are seeking a digital marketer to provide marketing support for the release of ASDetect.

OTARC have lead the field in the early detection of autism, and our ground breaking work is leading to the development of a mobile app. The mobile app will be launched in December 2015 and be used by parents . Due to the imminent launch, we urgently require additional marketing support. The role is varied and fast paced, and you will have the opportunity to help shape the launch and the future success of this world class application.

Among the many available therapies and early interventions for children with autism, only a few are backed up with solid scientific evidence. But here’s some good news: recently, the quality of autism early intervention research has improved significantly.

Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, Thorkil Sonne and Michael Fieldhouse discuss the implementation of the Specialist People Foundation employment model. This model has now arrived in Australia to help find work for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre and the research accompanying it.

Microsoft has announced its intention to hire more autistic people – not as a charitable enterprise but because, as corporate vice-president Mary Ellen Smith said: “People with autism bring strengths that we need at Microsoft.” Employing autistic people makes good business sense.